Casino
December 15, 2022
Bally’s Obtains City Council Vote, Gets One Stop Closer to Flagship Casino
NYSE-listed, global casino entertainment company Bally’s Corporation has scored a big victory in its endeavor to see its new flagship casino rise in Chicago. The City Council offered a favorable vote to an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426 which would give the green light for zoning for the building of Bally’s $1.7 billion Chicago […]
Casino
December 12, 2022
Bally’s and IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for Tropicana Las Vegas Employees
International casino and entertainment company offering online sports betting and iGaming solutions Bally’s Corporation has sealed a labor neutrality deal with the 10th largest union in the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO), the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). The latter counts around 400,000 active members spread across 123 local […]
Casino
December 7, 2022
Bally’s Appointed Kim Barker Lee as EVP, Chief Legal Officer
Casino gaming and entertainment company Bally’s Corporation announced the appointment of Kim Barker Lee as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Depth and Breadth of Legal Expertise The appointment of Lee at NYSE-listed Bally’s Corporation brings more than 25 years of legal and business expertise gained across various partnerships, public finance transactions, corporate governance, […]
Casino
December 1, 2022
Bally’s Addresses Locals’ Concerns Over Temporary Casino in Chicago
On November 29, Bally’s representatives and Chicago city officials arranged a community meeting with local residents to address their concerns in connection with Bally’s temporary casino, which will occupy the Medinah Temple. Local Residents’ Concerns Were Heard by Bally’s Executives and Chicago Officials Chicago Sun-Times reported that Chicago city officials and Bally’s leaders met with […]
Casino
November 22, 2022
Bally’s Inks a $500M Sale Leaseback Deal with Chicago Investor
Bally’s Corporation, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, announced a new deal with a leading Chicago real estate private equity firm. As agreed by the two parties, the investor paid $200 million to acquire the 30-acre Tribune Publishing Center site. Bally’s Corporation Reached an Agreement with a Notable Investor The property in question is […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Bally’s Lands on the Strip, Completes Tropicana Deal
The global casino-entertainment company, Bally’s Corporation, announced Tuesday it completed the planned acquisition of the non-land-based assets of the Tropicana Las Vegas. Bally’s Corporation Completes Tropicana Takeover Bid To complete the takeover, Bally’s agreed to purchase the non-land-based assets of the Tropicana Las Vegas in a cash purchase of $148 million, payable to Penn Entertainment and Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc (GLPI). […]
Industry
September 23, 2022
Six Operators Pledge to Be More Responsible
Six of the most esteemed gambling operators in the United States have joined forces to fight against gambling harm. The companies have pledged to be more responsible and protect their customers. Operators Will Work for a Safer Gambling Market The six operators in question are BetMGM, DraftKings, Bally’s Corporation, MGM Resorts, Entain and FanDuel. All […]
Industry
September 21, 2022
Bragg Gaming to Supply Bally’s with iGaming Content
Bragg Gaming, a leading B2B global gaming technology company, has penned a new deal with the leading online entertainment firm Bally’s Interactive. As per the agreement, the provider will power the operator’s brands with its premium iGaming titles. Bragg Gaming Will Power Bally’s Brands Bragg Gaming agreed to provide its content to Bally’s Interactive’s online […]
Industry
September 16, 2022
Bally’s EVP Retires after a Successful Three-Year Tenure
Bally’s Corporation announced that Marc Crisafulli, EVP of government relations, legal and regulatory, would retire from the company, effective September 16. During his work at the global casino giant, Crisafulli used his substantial experience to position the company for sustained growth. The operator lauded the former EVP’s contributions and wished him success in his next […]
Industry
August 16, 2022
Bally’s Donates $600K to International Center for Responsible Gambling
The Bally’s Corporation has made a sizeable donation to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) with the latest contribution amounting to $600,000. The ICRG, which is headquartered in Massachusetts, has been a national champion of treating, preventing, and addressing gambling harm at a time when both sports betting and interactive gambling are picking legislative […]
